CPR: taking the stress out of practicing public speakingÂ
Practicing a speech is intimidating. Not only do you have to know your stuff, but you also have to think about your structure, your gestures, and your audience. Here’s how to use...
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Are you ready now? A strategic thinking test for leaders
Strategic thinking is a critical leadership capability, yet leaders often avoid really going there out of fear for what the future might bring. Take this assessment test to gauge your readiness, and...
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Are you sharing too little of yourself? How to build trust to become a better leader
Knowing how much vulnerability to show and when to maintain distance is a key leadership skill. Consult this checklist to gauge whether you’re keeping too much in, and check out the four...
First-time CEO pitfalls, and how to avoid them
July 14, 2025 • by Richard Roi in Leadership • 1 min read • 
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Kevin O’Brien shares the lessons every first-time CEO needs to hear — from unpacking the brief to unlocking future potential and uniting the team....
It’s time for leaders to nurture inclusion by reinforcing values and creating psychological safety
While some organizations retreat from inclusion commitments under political pressure, the path to lasting transformation lies in embedding diversity deeply within core values rather than treating it as a compliance issue. Leaders...
“We were so scared of our IPO”: Leaders Unplugged with former On-CEO Marc Maurer
July 8, 2025 • by Alyson Meister, Marc Maurer in Leadership • 2 min read • Podcast available
Marc Maurer shares how ON grew from startup to IPO by defying hype, focusing on purpose, and leading with humility in this candid Leaders Unplugged episode....
Mind games: how to train your brain like you would your bodyÂ
According to the World Health Organization, depression and anxiety cost the global economy $1tn each year, predominantly from reduced productivity.  Here are six simple habits, taken from design thinker Vishakha Singh’s SHIFT...
How to achieve work-life balance: Lessons from family enterprises
The blurring of work and personal lives is creating stress, exhaustion, and confusion for leaders. We explore how enterprising families create healthy boundaries between the two worlds and thrive....
Eight lessons to navigate career growth and your next big pivot
Susanne Hundsbæk-Pedersen, Global Head of Pharma Technical Operations at Roche, shares how she has navigated the various pivots in her career, and the importance of curiosity, optimism and energy. ...
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